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Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival

Announces 2024 Audience Choice Awards

The Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film The Ninth Annual Summer of Culture to be updated on https://levisjcc.org/culture
Festival (JLKBRJFF), proudly presented by the Adolph JLKBRJFF is slated to run as programs are confirmed.
& Rose Levis JCC (Levis JCC), announces this year’s Feb. 8 to March 1, 2025. For more information, contact Lisa Barash at lisab@
top winners for Best Narrative, Best Documentary, Best The Levis JCC is committed bocafed.org or call (561) 558-2514. The Levis JCC is located
Short and overall Best of the Fest. Attracting over 3,000 to fostering continuous at 21050 95th Ave. S. in Boca Raton.
attendees, Boca Raton’s original film festival is heralded engagement with culture, About The Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film
as a premiere destination for Jewish and Israeli films by education and community Festival
filmmakers and audiences alike. Films were screened at through film by offering The mission of the Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish
Cinemark Bistro Boca Raton and XD, Movies of Delray year-round programming. Film Festival is to provide the newest, most stimulating and
and the Levis JCC. The ongoing schedule can be thought-provoking films that encourage audiences to expand
This year, more than 40 diverse feature-length films, found at https://levisjcc.org/ their awareness and understanding of the Jewish world and
documentaries and shorts were judged based on the overall filmfestival/events/. Films are engage in dialogue to explore the many diverse perspectives
quality, message effectiveness, entertainment value and screened at the Levis JCC unless portrayed by the films presented. Due to generous donor
audience popularity, among other criteria. otherwise noted. Tickets are support, the festival has been able to expand, offering year-
“Our festival thrives on the depth and diversity of $12. Programming for its Photo by Tzivia Klein round Jewish-themed film programming.
Jewish storytelling, bringing to light the stories that
resonate with our shared history and today’s challenges,”
said Nina Rosenzweig, JLKBRJFF Screening Committee
Chair. “Each film selected is a testament to the universal
themes that connect us.”
Top Winners In Each

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Best Narrative Films
1. Bau: Artist at War – Based on the true story of Mon. - Thurs.
Joseph and Rebecca Bau, whose wedding took place in at Bar Only all Day
the Plaszow concentration camp during World War II. Mon. - Fri. 3 - 6 pm
This film is a war drama/love story/espionage tale, even
more relevant at a time when survivors are dwindling, Lunch SpeciaLS
and the Holocaust is slipping from memory.
2. Irena’s Vow – 19-year-old Irena Gut, promoted every Day
to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi
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officer in Poland, discovers the imminent liquidation of starting at 11
the Jewish ghetto. Determined to help, she shelters 12
Jewish workers in the safest place she can think of – the
basement of the German Major’s house. Irena uses her
wit, humor and courage to hide her friends as long as
possible.
Best Documentary Films
1. Supernova: The Music Festival Massacre – This
documentary unravels the dramatic and traumatic events
at the Nova Music Festival in Israel on Oct. 7, featuring
footage from multiple sources and intimate first-hand
accounts from survivors, first responders and parents.
This film was also awarded overall Best of the Fest
winner.
2. Between The Stone and the Flower – This film
covers the incredible journey of Genie Milgrom and Resy
her decades-long quest for her Jewish lineage, from OpenTable
a traditional Catholic family in Spain to an Orthodox
Jewish life.
3. J’Accuse – A brutally honest expose about the
ongoing systemic antisemitism in Lithuania and a
passionate demand for justice.
Best Short Films
1. Merv – After a romantic setback, Simon meets his
grandmother’s new boyfriend, Merv, whose presence
transforms his understanding of love, loss and even
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2. Jack and Sam – Chronicles the reunion of two Upscale Resale
Holocaust survivors after 80 years, sharing their time to
rekindle their friendship and teaching others about the Experience The Difference
dangers of hatred.
3. I See You – A poignant portrait of Danny Layani, New and consigned furniture, unique lighting, accessories and gifts.
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face new challenges that test his resilience and alter his
perspective on life.
“Supporting this film festival and our year-round
programming is a privilege for me, as it allows our
community to celebrate the richness of Jewish culture,”
said Judy Levis Krug, Adolph & Rose Levis JCC Grand
Benefactor. “Each year, we’re reminded of both the power
and importance of bridging gaps and connecting us more
deeply to our roots and each other.”

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